Scientific Data Infrastructure Interoperability Coordinator

Scientific Data Infrastructure Interoperability Coordinator

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About the position

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) coordinates the German Human Genome-Phenome Archive (GHGA), a national research data infrastructure for human omics data. In partnership with genomDE, NAKO, GDI, and international initiatives such as the European Genome-phenome Archive (EGA) and the European Genomics Data Infrastructure (GDI), GHGA is developing secure, scalable, and interoperable solutions.

Your tasks

• Coordinate interactions between technical working groups across GHGA and partner projects (genomDE, NAKO, GDI, etc.)
• Support the development and operation of secure processing environments (SPEs / TREs) for sensitive research data
• Coordinate and contribute to the development of tools for data exploration, access, and analysis
• Facilitate stakeholder interactions and ensure technical alignment across teams and institutions
• Contribute to the design of modern biomedical data infrastructure concepts, including APIs, metadata standards, and interoperability frameworks
• Support the development and evaluation of IT security architectures for large‑scale data systems
• Collaborate with national and international developers, including communities such as GA4GH, EGA, and GDI

Your profile

• PhD in computer science, IT security, data engineering, bioinformatics, medical informatics, or a related technical field; or MSc with substantial relevant experience
• Experience operating or developing scientific, cloud‑based, or distributed data infrastructures
• Strong technical background in IT, systems engineering, bioinformatics, or software/infrastructure development
• Familiarity with distributed systems, APIs, workflow systems, containers, or cloud‑native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform) is an asset
• Experience with genomics or health research data is not mandatory, but an interest in biomedical applications is expected
• Excellent communication and project management skills, including stakeholder coordination
• Ability to work independently, set clear priorities, and collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams

What we offer

• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Flexible working hours
• Remuneration according to TV‑L incl. company pension scheme and capital‑forming benefits
• Possibility of mobile work and part‑time work
• Family‑friendly working environment
• Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
• Targeted offers for personal development that promote your talents
• Corporate Health Management Program offering a holistic approach to well‑being

Contact

Dr. Pascal Kraft
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Applications deadline:

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome applications from talented people, regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical ability, religion, and age. People with severe disabilities are given preference if they have the same aptitude. We are subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). Therefore, all our employees must provide proof of immunity against measles.

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